Music Technology & Production
Associate in Arts Music Recording Technology · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The A.A. in Music Technology & Production is designed for degree-seeking students who are looking for a hands-on education that will provide them with a strong foundation for employment in the largely freelance professional music & audio industry. This broad range of study in a variety of areas within the field will provide students a dynamic basis from which to discover their own unique pathway into the music industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Students will learn and implement the fundamental technical skills upon which to build a meaningful professional pathway into the music industry
- Students will cultivate an essential aesthetic basis upon which to make artistically viable, personally meaningful musical decisions.
- Students will practice and demonstrate professional behaviors required in the music industry.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MURT 20 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
| MURT 21 | Audio Recording I | 3 |
| MURT 22A | Electronic Music I | 3 |
| MURT 25 | Live Concert Sound | 1 |
| MURT 26 | Music Business | 3 |
| MURT 50 | Music Industry Internship | 1 |
| MUSL 8 | History of Rock and Roll and Popular Music | 3 |
| MUSL 28 | Musical Structure & Songwriting | 3 |
| MURT 22B | Electronic Music II | 3 |
| MURT 23 | Audio Recording II | 3 |
| MURT 24 | Advanced Mixing Techniques | 3 |
| MURT 31 | Sound Design | 3 |
| MUSL 2A | Harmony and Musicianship I | 4 |
| MUSL 6 | Basic Music Skills | 3 |
| MUSA 20A | Guitar I | 1 |
| MUSA 21A | Piano I | 1 |
| MUSA 22A | Jazz Piano and Musicianship I | 1 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Arts & Design
Program Control Number: 41009
TOP Code: 100500 - Commercial Music
CIP Code: 10.0203 - Recording Arts Technology/Technician